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Make a Donation! The Brain Injury Association of Illinois depends on your generosity to implement our programs and services. Your support ensures we are able to provide programs and services to individuals whose lives have been impacted by brain injury. There are more than a quarter million children, adolescents and adults living in Illinois with disabilities as a result of having sustained a brain injury. Find out how you can support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois: Download a donation form in Word format! Wilderness Endeavor (adult camp) and Camp FunZone (children and adolescent camp) Become a camp sponsor Sponsor one day of a camper's week Become a Member - Click Here! Great ways to support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois! A Shop while Giving Program You can help the Brain Injury Association of Illinois throughout the year by shopping on www.buyforcharity.com. This is an easy way to shop for all your gifts online, and support the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. It is fast and easy! 2Lilies At 2Lilies.com you may purchase a beautiful sterling silver pendant with all proceeds benefiting the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. This premiere piece from the “Journey” collection was designed exclusively for 2Lilies based on the original artwork of Chicago artist, Watie White. To order, please visit www.2lilies.com.   Yellow Awareness Ribbon Magnets These attention getters are available for purchase. This is an effective way to raise the level of brain injury awareness and injury prevention awareness in your community. The magnets are $3 each, or purchase 2 for $5. They are 4" x 8" in size. The magnets carry the message "Be Safe Use Seatbelts and Car Seats". Proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Association of Illinois programs. Awareness Bracelets Green Brain Injury Awareness Bracelets are available for purchase. The bracelets are $1 each or a packet of 10 for $10. These bracelets provide  an opportunity to talk about brain injury and raise the level of awareness. These items can be distributed in a number of settings. Several of our rehabilitation providers are distributing them to their staff and patients. Some of our support groups have been distributing them throughout their community as a  public awareness opportunity. They have also been distributed during injury prevention presentations in the community. Proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Association of Illinois programs. Help us Buy in Bulk! Please consider purchasing a supply of the magnets and/or bracelets for the Brain Injury Association of Illinois' Injury Prevention and Awareness programs.  This would allow us to distribute a supply to students and those within the communities in which presentations are given. Please contact the office for more information. Return to Home Page No matter what its size, every gift is important. Your contribution enables the Brain Injury Association of Illinois to continue providing opportunities and promoting solutions that advance the quality of life of people with brain injuries and their families. There are many ways to help: Cash Gift Pledge – A pledge of any amount and on any schedule may be made. Bequest – Designate the BIA of Illinois as a recipient of part of your estate or establish a gift annuity. Stocks – By contributing stock, you may receive tax advantages – a great year end idea! Insurance – Designate the BIA of IL as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Tributes / Memorials – Honor someone living or deceased, or celebrate an occasion of graduation, promotion, birthday, or holiday with a gift. Matching Gift – Ask the benefits officer where you work if your company has a matching gifts program. Your contribution to the BIA of IL doubles in value simply by filling out a form and mailing it with your gift! Download a Donation form:  WORD format Money donated to the Brain Injury Association of Illinois is professionally managed and carefully allocated. The Brain Injury Association of Illinois is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Gifts to the organization are tax-deductible. If you have any questions, please call the Brain Injury Association of Illinois office at (312) 726-5699. Also see our: Membership Page home | about | advocacy | calendar | membership how we can help | how you can help | prevention support | what is brain injury Brain Injury Association of Illinois P.O. Box 64420 Chicago, IL 60664-0420 Phones: 312-726-5699 or  800-699-6443  Fax:312-630-4011